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The Dawson Hostel

2.0 star property
Dublin's charm awaits with practical touches that make travel easier - from storing luggage to chatting with staff who speak multiple languages

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The Dawson Hostel in central Dublin offers a friendly atmosphere with practical amenities. Guests appreciate the laundry facilities, reliable in-room WiFi, and helpful multilingual staff. Travelers can store luggage safely or visit the vending machines when hungry.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ￥18,033
￥20,467 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18

Room options

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A room with bunk beds, wooden flooring, and a window with curtains.

Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with bunk beds, a bathroom with a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bunk bed with a mattress, a drawer, and curtains.

Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Classic Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A compact hotel room with bunk beds, a desk, a chair, a ladder, and a window with curtains.

Standard Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Quadruple Room | WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with four bunk beds, a window with curtains, an air conditioning unit, and a door leading to another room.

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Classic Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Bed In 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with bunk beds, a door leading to a bathroom, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Bunk Bed In 8 Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in City Centre Dublin, a neighborhood in Dublin, The Dawson Hostel is near a train station. Guinness Storehouse and Dublin Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Grafton Street and O'Connell Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Aviva Stadium or Croke Park. Visit our Dublin travel guide
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D02 CR29, Dublin, Dublin, 35 Dawson Street

What's nearby

  • A street with flower boxes, a musician, and pedestrians.
    Grafton Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A large stone archway with inscriptions, surrounded by historic buildings and a park.
    St. Stephen's Green
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A large historic building with a prominent tower and a central archway.
    Trinity College
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A busy city street with historic buildings, a statue, and a flower bed.
    O'Connell Street
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A historic building with a clock tower and a statue.
    Dublin Castle
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Dawson Tram Stop
    3 min walk
  • Dublin Pearse Station
    12 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Butlers Chocolate Café
    3 min walk
  • Bewley's Café & Tea Room
    2 min walk
  • Kehoe's
    1 min walk
  • Xian Street Food
    1 min walk
  • TANG by Yogism
    3 min walk

About this property

The Dawson Hostel

  • Hostel near Grafton Street
  • A short walk from St. Stephen's Green and Trinity College, The Dawson Hostel provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
    • A vending machine and multilingual staff
  • Room features
  • All 200 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
  • Other amenities include:
  • Tubs or showers and toilet paper

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 7 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of EUR 200 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Towels fee: EUR 3.00 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dawson Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Dawson Hostel?

As of Aug 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dawson Hostel on Aug 17, 2026 start from ￥18,033, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Dawson Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Dawson Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Dawson Hostel located?

Located in City Centre Dublin, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Grafton Street, St. Stephen's Green, and Trinity College. O'Connell Street and Dublin Castle are also within 15 minutes. Dawson Tram Stop and St. Stephen's Green Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Dawson Hostel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 20 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for the price! Location was very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly staff, very clean. Hope to be back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sandra Aracely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s no to bad , the staff are very kind and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for exploring Dublin. Get what you expect from a hostel, 24/7 front desk which is good. Only small issue is rooms at the rear of the hostel are a bit of a trek to get to and back onto a nightclub, fine if you're in the club until closing which we ended up doing both nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

denise

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. I don’t like the policy of paying to store luggage on the day of check out. The building is interesting with twists and turns in hallways to get to a free bathroom, tv room, and kitchen. We do plan to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nkosinomusa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation was very clean apart from mixing man and women in the same room it made me uncomfortable but they were able to move me which i was greatful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect, the staff were great and the room was clean and had air con.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Imme

Liked: Staff & service
Location was amazing. Showers were not the best, but fine for the price of the hostel. The beds had curtains on the side, but the top and bottom didn’t. The drawer can be locked (bring your own lock).
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Ahmad

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was too stuffy. It's a shared room sure. But there must have been somehow they could have managed the ventilation better
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Evelyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was mixed with men and women that was horrible.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is under construction/renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Franz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Das Hostel hat eine gute Lage inmitten der Stadt. Wir hatten ein privates Dreibettzimmer zum Hof, was recht ruhig war. Auf dem Zimmer gab es sogar einen Kühlschrank. Der großzügige Gemeinschaftsraum mit Küche ermöglicht eine Selbstversorgung. Allerdings haben manche Gäste ihr Geschirr nicht abgewaschen, wofür das Hostel aber nichts kann. Wir würden auf jeden Fall wieder im Dawson Hostel übernachten.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Pascal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Les +: Proximité du centre Tout accessible à pied Cuisine commune Staff très sympa Les -: 1 lit directement sous la clim donc impossible de l'allumer quand le dortoir est plein
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Manuel

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Holly

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Emmet

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abdumumin

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024